Business Details
31 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Solutions in Portland, OR
Founded in 1995, our law firm has provided comprehensive legal services to businesses and individuals in Portland, Oregon, and beyond. Our attorneys bring diverse experience from law firms across the United States and have represented clients internationally. We focus on delivering practical solutions to complex legal challenges while maintaining efficiency and avoiding unnecessary bureaucracy. Our practice areas include business, finance, real estate, litigation, tax, estate planning, intellectual property, and entertainment law. We prioritize clear communication, prompt service, and cost-effective strategies tailored to each client's needs.Our philosophy emphasizes becoming trusted advisors rather than mere legal technicians, ensuring our counsel aligns with clients' business and personal objectives. We understand the importance of balancing legal principles with real-world considerations, helping clients make informed decisions about risk and resource allocation. Our team's collective expertise enables us to offer the depth of service associated with larger firms while maintaining personalized attention. We are committed to transparency, ethical standards, and delivering measurable value through our legal guidance.
Services
Business Law
Real Estate
Litigation
Tax Planning
Estate Planning
Intellectual Property
Entertainment Law
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- We have over 25 years of combined legal experience since 1995.
- Our attorneys provide personalized service without institutional bureaucracy.
- We focus on cost-effective solutions aligned with client objectives.
- Our practice covers diverse legal areas from business to intellectual property.
- Our team includes specialists with national and international client experience.
Services
Business Law
Our business law practice covers entity formation, contract negotiation, and corporate governance. We advise companies on compliance, mergers, and acquisitions while minimizing legal risks. Our attorneys help businesses structure transactions and resolve commercial disputes efficiently.
Real Estate
We handle real estate transactions, zoning issues, and property disputes for residential and commercial clients. Our services include title review, lease agreements, and development projects. We represent clients in affordable housing initiatives and complex real estate financing.
Litigation
Our litigation team represents clients in commercial, employment, and insurance disputes through trial and appellate courts. We focus on resolving conflicts efficiently while protecting client interests. Our experience includes handling complex cases involving contracts, torts, and business torts.
Estate Planning
We create customized estate plans including wills, trusts, and tax strategies to preserve family wealth. Our attorneys advise on probate, guardianship, and charitable giving. We help clients navigate complex estate and gift tax regulations to minimize liabilities.
Intellectual Property
We assist clients in securing patents, trademarks, and copyrights for innovative technologies and creative works. Our services include IP portfolio management and enforcement against infringement. We represent clients before the USPTO and in intellectual property litigation.
People
Jerome F. Elliott
Attorney
Jerome Elliott focuses on business and real estate matters, including entity formation and commercial transactions. He provides strategic legal guidance to corporations and entrepreneurs while emphasizing client education and risk management.
John D. Ostrander
Attorney
John Ostrander specializes in commercial litigation and trial work, representing clients in complex disputes. With extensive courtroom experience, he handles employment, insurance, and transportation law cases while prioritizing practical resolutions for clients.
Robert J. Preston
Attorney
Robert Preston advises on estate planning, trusts, and tax matters, helping clients protect family assets. He develops comprehensive wealth transfer strategies while addressing estate tax implications and fiduciary responsibilities for high-net-worth individuals.
Jennifer L. Rollins
Attorney
Jennifer Rollins practices business and real estate law, assisting clients with transactions and financing. She combines legal expertise with practical business insights to support corporate clients and property developers in achieving their goals.
Greg Caldwell
Attorney
Greg Caldwell focuses on intellectual property law, preparing patents for emerging technologies. He helps innovators protect inventions and manage IP portfolios while balancing legal protection with business growth objectives.
Questions
What practice areas does Elliott, Ostrander & Preston handle?
We specialize in business law, real estate, litigation, tax planning, estate planning, intellectual property, and entertainment law for clients in Portland and nationwide.
Does the firm serve clients outside Oregon?
Yes, our attorneys represent clients across the United States and internationally, leveraging our experience in cross-jurisdictional legal matters.
What makes this firm different from larger law practices?
We offer the expertise of a large firm without bureaucratic inefficiencies, providing personalized attention and cost-effective solutions tailored to each client's needs.
How does the firm approach estate planning?
We create customized estate plans focusing on wealth preservation, tax minimization, and family legacy protection through trusts, wills, and advanced directives.
